dead dog!!!?

Question

my dog died this morning how long should I mourne and when Is it time to get a new puppy?

Answer 1

Mourn as long as you need to. Grieving is a five step process and each step is reached at a different time for different people.You'll do best a t getting a pup when you feel you are ready. my condolences

Answer 2

The time you will mourn could very from "not at all" if you didn't care about the dog to a year or so if this was a cherished favorite pet. I lost one of my very favorite dogs in 1991 and still think about him wistfully now & then.

Another pet sometimes helps ease the grief period. This also varies by the individual. Soem people REALLY need that period of mourning without another pet, and in fact would feel as if they are betraying their old doggy friend by running out to "replace" him. In other cases, a new pet helps ease the pain of loss. Make no mistake - NO pet can replace a cherished pet that has died. That's impossible. Instead you will hold memories of the pet you lost, while appreciating an totally new, different furry friend.

Here is a link that will help you with pet loss:

http://wahosp.com/Petlosssupport.ivnu

You will know in your heart when it is time to get a new puppy.

Answer 3

Sorry to hear of your loss.

Give yourself a little time to grieve if you feel the need, sometimes getting a new puppy fills the void somewhat, but it will never replace the one you lost.

I am thinking it hasn't really sunk in yet that your dog is gone. It would be better to wait a while if that's the case. It wouldn't be fair to you or a puppy if you're still mourning the loss of your other dog. Really though, it's up to you and if you think it will help, then by all means, go get that puppy.

Answer 4

Oh, I am so sorry!!

You should mourn however long feels right for you. There are no rights or wrongs in grief. You may want to get a new dog right away, or you may want to wait a bit.

Maybe go by an animal shelter in a week or so and start looking for the right dog. It may take a while to find the right one. Don't put a time limit on something this important.

Just remember that no other dog will totally take the place of the one you lost, but it will fill your home with love again.

Good luck, and you are in my thoughts.

Answer 5

I am sorry to hear of your loss. Every person grieves differently and there is no 'time limit' on how long to mourn. The time to get a new puppy is totally up to you. When you feel the time is right, you will know in your heart. My dog has been gone 3 years and I still think of him. Our pets are special to us and mourning their loss is normal.

Answer 6

I had to wait about 6 months. By bringing in a new puppy right away, they'll smell the old dog all over the place. It can be very confusing for them, and you'll have a bit more trouble training them. But, every person is different. If you think you are ready go for it. But, also remember that raising a puppy takes a lot more time and effort to take care of compared to an adult dog.

Answer 7

Some people just don't understand do they? My 13 year old dog died yesterday. It is sad, sometimes overwhelmingly sad. Not knowing how old you are, how long you had your dog, it is not easy to answer your question.

Suffice it to say that there are many factors involved. Let your heart guide you. Don't feel as if you HAVE to have a pet to fulfill you. Be happy with yourself before you bring someone else into the mix. Be sure you have mourned your pet, cried it out, whatever you need to do.

Many of the folks who answered said not to compare the new one to the one that died. I totally agree. Some also said to go to a shelter and save a life. I completely agree.

I'm sorry for your loss, believe me I feel your pain. Hope you make the right choice, just don't rush into anything!

Answer 8

I am still mourning the death of my cat i lost in the fifth grade. I am way past high school now. But i didn't get a new cat right away because we already had one. (we had two before the one died). I miss him lots. I just recently got a kitten and he is great. You will know when its time to get a new dog. If you are OK with it, you could get one today. Its all up to you. Your other dog will love you either way. Just cuz he is dead don't mean he will stop loving you. The longer you love him, the longer he will love you. I am so sorry for your loss, and good luck with the new pup when you are prepared to get one.

Answer 9

Mourning depends on the person. We all grieve in different ways. A puppy will keep your mind off of it and give the love you need, but be sure you want the puppy for itself and not just to replace your lost friend. Each dog is its own person and can't be expected to be like the lost one. You will know when you are ready.

Answer 10

I have been there and have done that twice in my life.I lost my cat one year ago
last July 25.he was my bestfriend,where ever I went,Pugsley would go. I still haven't got over his passing-but my vet collected DNA and sent it to this bank
where,they are doing Cat Cloning.When the pricr becomes more affordable,we will have an exact duplicate of my precious baby boy.They wll
be attempting to do dogs in a year or so.
I had my kittys both cremated, and in the back of Cat Fancy or Dog fancy,there are these advertisements for memorial plaques and that is what i did for both of them.They are beautiful placques too.
Also,i try and keep busy,I write in my journal, and talk to my family,friends, and my Fiancee'(he was close to Pugsley too) and if they won't let you talk about your dog passing then,they are inconsiderate,and i would question your
friendship/s with thhat person/people.( i had one person that said he didn't want to hear it,he isn't my friend anymore).
I missed my baby so much that 2 months later,I got a new kitten(my vet said to get something different,because if i got the same breed,it is like,i was trying
to replace my baby. So,I listened and got a different breed and a different personality.He is a cute kitten. Only you can decide when your ready for your new pupy,but your heart will tell you when you are(remember,he is right there
in your heart and he isn't going anywhere.There willalways be that special place in your heart that no other dog will replace.but you will love your new dog differently,but as strongly.)
Last,I am making a scrapbook for my beloved pugsley.it won't be done anytime soon,because,I get choked up everytime i start to work on it..each day it gets a little easier,just remember it takes time and everyone heals differently...
I hope that i helped you in your time of grief,please don't be afraid to cry and let it all out for as long as you want.I stilldo.It is nothing to be ashamed of either.Do not let anyone say that your being silly crying over your dogs passing.Our cats are our children,they are treated as humans,and loved very much. Some people do not feel the same way we do...thats heir right. E-mail
me if you need to talk and will answer you ,i willbe thinking about you and praying for you.Take-Care!

Answer 11

mourn as long as u need to and u will know when the time is right for u.

my beloved dog bogus died 2 yrs ago in september of a stroke. he was an older dog and i'd had him for at least 10 yrs (he was full-grown when i got him, so age was unknown). i cried for 3 days and continued to mourn for quite some time. both of my cats died within 6 months of the dog, so was a really rough time for me.

a friend of mine was telling me of a pitbull that was available for adoption at a kennel here. i called to inquire on the dog and found that they had 4 available, but only 1 male. i asked about him, they invited me to come look at him, and it was puppy love at first site.

the right dog will come to u at the right time. don't rush it, just feel what u feel and stay open to possibilities. only u can decide when u've mourned long enough.